Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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Emergency services offered
"Very easy to work with and the work turned out beautiful. They removed wall paper, painted the walls and my kitchen cupboards they painted turned out gorgeous!"
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"We were very impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail. I would highly recommend them for any of your painting needs. It was a great experience!"
+125
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Offers commercial services
"What a great experience working with JC Color Painting! Very professional and extremely quick service from start to finish. Will definitely have them back for future painting projects. Dave & Michele"
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Credit card accepted
"We had Precision Painting stain the exterior cedar on our home and paint exterior doors. We were very happy with his work. We're going to have him do some interior painting this winter."
+6
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Warranties offered
"A great experience! We had our entire interior painted by Chris’s employees, Brandon, Tim and Magnus. These guys were fantastic and treated our property with respect. Just great work! I would highly recommend Adams Painting to anyone as they do all kinds of painting and staining. Check out their webpage! Susan Belanger"
+17
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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Credit card accepted
"He painted the entire exterior of our home and powerwashed all the previous paint off and filled holes in the wood. He also restained the decks. It was a huge job. I would very much recommend him, he did an excellent job."
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Mike from North Shore Stain was very prompt in responding to my query, looking over the project, and getting back to me with a bid. They completed the job as promised in a very timely fashion and the work is excellent."
+10
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Customers say: Terrific value
"Tarren completed several small painting projects. Interior and exterior. Worked patiently and promptly to accommodate our time frame. Clean up completed daily. Nice work at a fair price."
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Customers say: Quick response
"Jeff is a true professional. His work is exceptional, as is his work ethic. He painted the entire interior of our house and his prices are very reasonable. You cant go wrong with Thomas Painting!"
+4
Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I was very pleased with all aspects of this job. It was completed in a timely manner, the property was left neat and cleaned up after each day, the paint job was done several years ago, and it has held up perfectly. I would use them again."
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You’ll need 1 gallon of paint per 350 square feet of coverage. Typical amounts per room size:
Small room (200-400 sq. ft.): 1 gallon.
Medium-sized (400-800 sq. ft.): 2-4 gallons.
Large (800-1,200 sq. ft.): 5-gallons or more.
Painters usually make $20 per hour on average or about $40,000 per year. Independent contractors might pocket a little more. However, they must charge for overhead, such as vehicles, equipment, insurance, marketing and association dues.
Specialty painting, like murals and trompe l’oeil, costs $40 to $50 per hour. Paint might range between $75 to $90. The professional’s skill and experience are also determining factors. While a freelance artist might charge $25 to $30 an hour, a very skilled professional might charge $80 or more. Some might also charge $60 or more for a consultation.
Trompe l'oeil creates a realistic image or optical illusion in three dimensions. Murals are composed on a wall of any size. These two projects vary in price, with a trompe l'oeil typically costing more because of its complexity. Both are considered specialty projects.
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